Review by Laura Cameron Several weeks ago Ana and I were discussing what products needed to be tested and reviewed and she handed me a Mnemosyne notebook. I laughed and told her I’d been using one for ages now and she asked me why I’d never reviewed it before. So today I’ll talk about my…
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Papers and Planners: Nock Co. Weekly Calendar and DotDash Gigante Note Cards
Review by Laura Cameron I am the queen of making lists. It’s an excellent day when I can make a big list and start checking off the items as I go. So I was thrilled to get to test out Nock Co.’s Weekly Calendar Gigante Note Cards ($8.00 for a pack of 52) and the…
Sketchbook Review: Clairefontaine Goldline Multi-Techniques A5
I’ve been testing the Clairefontaine Goldline Multi-technique A5 sketchbook for sometime now. It was something that was brought to my attention specifically after I bemoaned that Exacompta was no longer making a blank refill that contained excellent paper for sketching and drawing. The book contains 140g/65lb smooth white paper and a classic “oil cloth” cover.…
Notebook Review: Papier Tigre 3 Pocket Notebooks Set
The Papier Tigre A6 3-Pack of Notebooks ($15.33USD) is simply packaged with a black bulldog clip that holds the paper wrap onto the books and is then reusable by the books’ owner. Handy! The set includes three A6-sized (105 x 148 mm or 4.1 x 5.8 in) notebooks, each printed with graphic illustrations in bold…
Notebook Review: Tangible Stationery Customized Forbes F24 Journal
When the folks at Tangible Stationery Co, Ltd. approached me about reviewing their new line of notebooks, I admit I was a little skeptical. At first glance, the A5 soft touch notebooks look quite a bit like many other notebooks on the market. Sure, they are available in the coveted dot grid so that certainly…
Preview: Baron Fig Lock & Key (Squire & Confidant Set)
When it comes to a themed set, after the Back to School Set, I didn’t think Baron Fig could top themselves again so soon. But their latest release, the Lock & Key Squire and Confidant Set ($77) is a fabulous pairing. The Lock Confidant notebook ($20 if purchased separately) is a deep, forest green, linen…
Notebook Review: Octaevo Notebooks
Review by Laura Cameron When I dug into the samples for The Desk to review, I was delighted to find a set of Octaevo notebooks. The Travel Notes Gold Pack ($19.00) is a set of three passport sized notebooks. The covers are linen, and printed with stamps of Mediterranean cities. The blue notebook is the…